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Cristiano Ronaldo’s $70 Million Ex-Teammate Dons a $28K Rolex, Which Is the First Timepiece in 50 Years To Have a Rare Feature

Published 01/10/2023, 7:15 AM EST

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Cristiano Ronaldo has seen a lot of success in his soccer career with both club and country. But all this success wouldn’t have been there if it wasn’t for his talent and also for the great teammate he has had throughout his career. One of his teammates is the Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

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Karim Benzema is no doubt one of the best strikers in the world having won the Ballon d’Or in 2022. He also helped Real Madrid win five Champions Leagues. There is no doubt about his quality or his striking power.

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All his accolades have made him worth $70 million. And he doesn’t shy away from buying rare and expensive stuff.

Karim Benzema’s rare timepiece

Recently the Real Madrid star was seen wearing a $28k unusual Rolex watch. It is a Rolex Celine Moonphase with 18k rose gold. What makes it special is that this timepiece was introduced in 2017 as the first Rolex watch in over 50 years to feature a moon phase indicator.

This rare and expensive Rolex watch is a testament to Benzema’s wealth. And with a price tag of $28,000, it is clear that he can afford to buy any luxury item he desires. From his $70 million net worth to his rare and expensive Rolex, it is clear that Karim Benzema is living a very lavish lifestyle.

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Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo: The Attacking Duo

From 2009 to 2018, fans of Real Madrid were treated to some of the best football they had ever seen. This was in large part due to the attacking prowess of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. The two players formed a formidable partnership that yielded success both on the pitch and in the trophy cabinet.

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In total, the duo played 342 games together and racked up a total of 76 goals and assists between them. They were also part of the BBC, an attacking trio that also included Gareth Bale, and helped the team win four Champions League and two LA Liga titles.

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Their partnership came to an end in 2018 when Ronaldo moved to Juventus. But during their time playing together, there is no doubt that both players brought the best out of each other. And helped each other reach the level of success they have now.

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Saransh Chauhan is a Soccer Writer at EssentiallySports. He has an open-minded set of interests, from soccer and video games to anime and music. As an avid gamer, he enjoys playing all genres of video games.
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